2. Team news

Following the international break Liverpool have doubts over Brazilian duo Robert Firmino and Lucas Leiva, while Belgian forwards Christian Benteke and Divock Origi also have slight knocks. Long term injury victims Joe Gomez and Danny Ings remains sidelined.

Tottenham defender Jan Vertonghen is nearing full fitness, but Erik Lamela is a doubt.

8. Liverpool's key man

Brazilian attacker Philippe Coutinho has been a star for Liverpool since his move to Anfield in January 2013. The attacker, who moved from Inter for £8.5m has made over 100 appearances for the Reds so far and has scored more than 20 times. Like many of his peers, Coutinho struggled for real form at the start of the season however since Jurgen Klopp took the Anfield hot-seat, he has been back to his best.

Two goals in his last two games show that he means business and he'll have to be at his best if he wants to break down Tottenham's back four. Scorer of spectacular goals, Spurs keeper Hugo Lloris knows he'll have to have his wits about him whenever Coutinho picks up the ball this Saturday. He may well be the difference in what is set to be a fascinating affair.

9. Tottenham's key man

Look no further than Harry Kane. While Tottenham's defence will have to be on form to stop a rampant Liverpool attack, there can be no argument that Kane is a true star in this team. Until November of last season, Kane was used largely as a second string striker who played mainly in cup games. However his form couldn't be ignored any longer and he was thrust into the first team. 59 goals in 107 games for club and country have materialised since August 2014 showing what a good decision that was and Kane is now undoubtedly England's main man in attack.

On a high: Kane celebrates the win over Germany (Image: Stuart Franklin/Getty)

At 6ft, Kane is handy in the air and offers a real aerial presence. However his real attributes come to the fore when the ball is on the ground; his skill and agility are often forgotten about. Last weekend Kane's moment of individual brilliance hauled England back into a game that was seemingly getting away from them. This weekend he'll be relied upon again to push Spurs closer to the title they so crave.

10. Betting odds

Liverpool: 6/4

Draw: 49/20

Tottenham: 37/20

Odds collected from Unibet

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11. Quote Corner

Speaking to Tottenham's official website, former midfielder OyvindLeonhardsen said: "Of course, Liverpool at Anfield is always tough. In their last home game in the league they won against Manchester City and with Jurgen Klopp in charge it's a bit of a change for them so it will be a hard, hard game for Tottenham to go there.

"It will be interesting to see how the five players from England come back. Myself, when I came back from internationals I'd be tired, of course, but also I had a lot of inspiration to get back.

"I always think I did more, even if I felt tired, and played well when I came back to the Premier League after the international games so I hope those players who have been away will bring that into the game on Saturday."